Normal Things Americans Do That Are Considered Rude Abroad

What is rude? By definition it means “not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of others.” But what people consider impolite isn’t universal. In fact, it’s entirely subjective because many ways cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings.

Once you see this list of all the ways other cultures think Americans are rude, you’ll see why we don’t always have the best reputation abroad.